Mathematics and
Statistics (MATH)

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About Mathematics and Statistics

About Mathematics
and Statistics

Mathematics and statistics are
omnipresent in today's world of information and technology. Their
theories, models, and methods are integral to the way we
analyze, understand, and build the world around us. They play a key role in
nearly every effort to push the boundaries of science, engineering, medicine, and social sciences and contribute, in a major way, to solving some of the
most pressing human, environmental, and economic problems of our
time.

The Department of Mathematics and
Statistics is one of the oldest and most distinguished of its kind
in Canada. It is home to active, internationally
acclaimed, and award-winning researchers in the three principal subdisciplines in the mathematical sciences.

Pure
mathematics is concerned
with abstract structures and concepts mainly with respect to their
intrinsic and technical nature, although many areas in pure mathematics have
developed from questions in science and technology. Core areas of
expertise in pure mathematics include algebra, analysis, geometry, number theory, and
topology.

Statistics is motivated by the need to extract information from data, to quantify uncertainty, and to make predictions about random phenomena. To do this effectively, sophisticated mathematical and probabilistic techniques and computational tools are needed. Core areas of expertise include Bayesian
inference, biostatistics, computational statistics,
high-dimensional data modeling, multivariate analysis, and survival
analysis.

Undergraduate Program Options

Undergraduate Program Options

Our programs provide a broad and
solid mathematical and statistical education that paves the way to
many interesting career options in academia, government, and
industry. Top students typically get admitted to prestigious
graduate schools around the world and often become leaders in their
areas of research in academic or industrial settings. Our graduates
at all levels are in high demand in government departments, health
research centers, banks, insurance and pharmaceutical companies,
statistical agencies, and multinational high-technology
industries.

There are two popular
undergraduate streams. The Honours programs in
mathematics, applied mathematics and probability/statistics
(including Joint Honours with Physics or
Computer Science) are at an advanced level for students who wish to specialize their studies in the mathematical sciences. The Honours stream is well
suited for students who intend to move on to graduate school and
essential for those who are envisaging research careers in the
mathematical sciences. The Major versions are
less intense and leave room for a Minor or a
second Major concentration in another discipline. The Major stream
is particularly suited for students whose future creative activity
will involve mathematics or statistics and its applications in
another area. Several Joint Major programs and a
Liberal program are also available.

Furthermore, the Desautels Faculty
of Management offers the B.Com. degree with a Major in Mathematics.

Internship Opportunities

Internship
Opportunities

Students who want to get practical experience in industry before
graduation are encouraged to participate in one of the following internship
programs:

The Internship Year in
Science (IYS) is an option offered for a duration of 8, 12, or 16
months. It is reflected on the transcript and included in the program name
(Bachelor of Science – Internship Program). Eligible students usually take this
program between their U2 and U3 years.

The Industrial Practicum
(IP) has a duration of four months and is usually carried out starting in May. It
will appear as a 0-credit, Pass/Fail course on your transcript.

Note: Students entering a program listed below that has MATH 222 (Calculus 3) as a required course and who have successfully completed a course equivalent to MATH 222 with a grade of C or better may omit MATH 222 (Calculus 3) from the program, but must replace it with 3 credits of mathematics complementary courses chosen after consultation with a Mathematics adviser.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Minor Mathematics
(24 credits)

The Minor may be taken in conjunction with any primary program in the Faculty of Science (other than programs in Mathematics). Students should declare their intention to follow the Minor Mathematics at the beginning of the penultimate year and should obtain approval for the selection of courses to fulfil the requirements for the Minor from the Departmental Chief...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Minor Statistics
(24 credits)

The Minor may be taken in conjunction with any primary program in the Faculty of Science. Students should declare their intention to follow the Minor Statistics at the beginning of the penultimate year and must obtain approval for the selection of courses to fulfil the requirements for the Minor from the Departmental Chief Adviser (or delegate).
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This program provides students with a solid training in both computer science and statistics together with the necessary mathematical background. As statistical endeavours involve ever increasing amounts of data, some students may want training in both disciplines.

Applied Mathematics is a very broad field and students are encouraged to choose a coherent program of complementary courses. Most students specialize in "continuous" or "discrete" applied mathematics, but there are many sensible combinations of courses, and the following informal guidelines should be discussed with the student's adviser. Also, aside from seeking to...

This is a challenging program providing students with a solid training in both computer science and statistics suitable for entry into graduate school in either discipline.
Students may complete this program with a minimum of 76 credits or a maximum of 79 credits depending on whether or not they are exempt from taking COMP 202.